The Wayro route from Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco is 513 miles (825 km), about 8 h 16 min of driving without stops.
| Distance | 513 mi (825 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | MEX-180D → MEX-180 → MEX-145D → MEX-150D → MEX-119 |
| Mexican states on the route | Campeche, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala |
| Toll roads (as marked in OpenStreetMap) | MEX-180D, MEX-145D, MEX-150D |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving this route in a car with U.S. plates
| Temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) | Required: this route is outside the zones where U.S.-registered cars can skip the temporary import permit (Baja California, Baja California Sur and part of Sonora) |
|---|---|
| Mexican auto insurance | Required for all vehicles: buy a Mexican policy before you drive |
Sources: U.S. State Department, Mexico travel information (updated August 11, 2026); permits are issued by Banjercito.
What the drive from Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco is like
MEX-180D (168 mi) and MEX-145D (143 mi) carry about 61% of the 513 miles. It runs through 5 states: Campeche, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla, Tlaxcala. OpenStreetMap marks tolled sections on MEX-180D, MEX-145D and MEX-150D. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| MEX-180D | 2–116 | 114 | Campeche, Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 116–149 | 33 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180D | 149–183 | 34 | Tabasco |
| MEX-180 | 183–202 | 19 | Tabasco, Veracruz |
| MEX-180D | 202–222 | 20 | Veracruz |
| MEX-145D | 222–365 | 143 | Veracruz |
| MEX-150D | 365–501 | 136 | Veracruz, Puebla |
| connecting roads | 501–503 | 2 | Puebla |
| MEX-119 | 503–513 | 10 | Puebla, Tlaxcala |
- Mile 47 of this route: Campeche → Tabasco (state line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Tabasco → Veracruz (state line)
- Mile 433 of this route: Veracruz → Puebla (state line)
- Mile 505 of this route: Puebla → Tlaxcala (state line)
What to see on the way from Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 420)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (mile 420), La Malinche National Park (mile 495)
- Museums and history: La Venta (mile 182), Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (mile 398), Orizaba Cathedral (mile 411), Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal (mile 502)
La Venta
More than 200 artifacts fill the site museum at La Venta, among them massive sandstone sculptures discovered at the base of the main pyramid. The once-important Olmec city lies in Tabasco, near Huimanguillo.
Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz
An octagonal dome covered in tiles crowns Córdoba's Immaculate Conception Cathedral, the city's main church, finished in a neoclassical style.
Orizaba Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel is the main Catholic church of Orizaba, in the state of Veracruz, and the seat of the Diocese of Orizaba.
Cañón del Río Blanco National Park
Protected as a national park by Mexico's government, Cañón del Río Blanco is a natural area in Veracruz state.
La Malinche National Park
Hiking trails, birdwatching, and stone cabins and campsites at the Malintzi Vacation Center draw visitors to La Malinche National Park in Tlaxcala.
Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal
Puebla's San Pedro Museo de Arte, formerly the Museo Poblano de Arte Virreinal, opened in 2000 and focuses on New Spanish painting, with galleries for permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Once you reach Zacatelco
Laguna de Acomulco
A quiet lagoon in the state of Tlaxcala, Laguna de Acomulco is surrounded by vegetation and rural scenery and works well for a short walk, landscape photos or a calm break in nature.
Parque ecológico Los Ladrillos
Opened on April 2, 2015, Los Ladrillos Ecological Park is a nature reserve in the municipality of Zacatelco, in Tlaxcala.
More drives to Zacatelco
- Huamantla to Zacatelco
- Cuautla to Zacatelco
- Pachuca to Zacatelco
- Tulancingo to Zacatelco
- Tepotzotlán to Zacatelco
- Cuernavaca to Zacatelco
From Ciudad del Carmen to other places in Mexico
- Ciudad del Carmen to Comitán
- Ciudad del Carmen to Chiautempan
- Ciudad del Carmen to Huejotzingo
- Ciudad del Carmen to Tlaxcala
- Ciudad del Carmen to San Miguel, Morelos
- Ciudad del Carmen to Akumal
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco?
About 8 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 513 miles.
How far is Zacatelco from Ciudad del Carmen by car?
About 513 miles (825 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Do I need a permit to drive my U.S. car from Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco?
Yes. A temporary vehicle import permit (TIP) is required for a U.S.-registered car on this route, which is outside the zones where it can be skipped. Mexican auto insurance is required for every vehicle.
Is it safe to drive from Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco?
The U.S. State Department rates Campeche Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions; Tabasco Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Veracruz Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Puebla Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution; Tlaxcala Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (advisory issued May 29, 2026). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco use?
In order: MEX-180D, MEX-180, MEX-145D, MEX-150D and MEX-119. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ciudad del Carmen to Zacatelco?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Córdoba, Veracruz (cathedral, mile 398, 2 mi from the route); Orizaba Cathedral (cathedral, mile 411, 1 mi from the route); Cañón del Río Blanco National Park (national park, mile 420, 0.5 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on September 29, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.